a new level of humiliation

the fox network has taken the typical american idiot to a whole new level of humiliation with the introduction of are you smarter than a fifth grader? this wonderful show pits fully educated adults against america's youth, testing their knowledge in simple math, well-known history and common, everyday science. hosted by the country's favourite redneck moron, jeff foxworthy, the show proves both that the education system in this country is working to some degree (assuming the show isn't completely rigged) and that a typical american has a lower education level than a 10year old. a new low in reality from the american public and it's producers. congratulations. posts about the landing are in progress.

clear for landing

after holding in a pattern for the past couple of months my skies are finally clear. my earth, warm and welcoming, anxiously awaits my arrival as i anxiously await another fresh start. i am packing up my life and moving to new residence; purging my life along the way. while the move will temporarily remove me from my blog, i expect the experience will bring about a post or two. i should be back sooner than later. it'll hopefully be a safe landing - leaving me grounded, happy and home.

love and happiness

news about the brain always fascinates me. check out what the albert einstein college of medicine in new york are finding out about your loving brain. such a fitting story on the day we celebrate saint valentine and whatever it is that he did.

failing a generation

check out this report unicef released regarding the welfare of the world's children. it's completely upsetting that such global powers are neglecting their youth. perhaps there are bigger battles to fight than the ones about resources and power?!?

maybe i'm crazy...

... but gnarls barkley's st. elsewhere is still a part of my regular rotation. cee-lo and dangermouse are masters of the popculture craft, fusing two completely different styles into a spark of artistic innovation producing a sound that makes you sit up and take notice. their touch extends to their album/record covers and 3music videos as well, which if you haven't seen are included below: i thought about linking the artwork to it's corresponding video but then you can't look at the close up of the art. the artwork is first, the music videos below.

crazy - directed by graphic designer robert hales gone daddy gone - directed by chris milk smiley faces - directed by robert hales

they have been nominated for 5grammy awards this year including 'record of the year' for crazy and 'album of the year.' given their competition they should win both awards and then produce a new album... possibly?!?